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February 2009 Blog Posts (238)

"Published"

I've just found out that one of my short stories, "Granny O'Toole's Recipe" has won first place in the March short story contest sponsored by SWSilverlark Publications. It will be in the March issue of Fantasy Gazetteer. http://www.fantasygazetteer.com. It's a must read for all of us who still have a bit of the "Auld Sod" in us. Happy St. Patricks Day to all.

Added by Gene Alvin aka "Aelf" on February 16, 2009 at 5:50am — No Comments

Check out my blogs

Just wanted to put something here, so I thought I'd list my blogs that you might be interested in.

The Women's Business Gallery -- http://www.womens-business-gallery.com

Turbo-Charge Your Marketing -- http://www.marketingturbocharge.com

Added by Carma Spence-Pothitt on February 15, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Pepe -- new cyberpunk by robby charters

The year is 2040. We have people living on Mars, but haven't sorted out life on earth yet. To the boy washing windscreens at the traffic signal, it could just as well be 1940.

The boy is Pepe. He doesn't know who his real parents are. His 'grandma' dies in a slum fire, and he is left to fend for himself and his grandma's biological granddaughter, Po, whom he… Continue

Added by Robby Charters on February 15, 2009 at 9:12pm — No Comments

Dreamers, Realities, and the Trappings of Life.

Everybody has creative ideas and dreams. It's the courageous few, through their determination and perseverance who turn dreams into tangible realities, with sustainable consumer needs, and/or purposes in industry or the marketplace.

Playing it safe and doing nothing usually ends with unfulfilled dreamers, looking back over their lives, asking the question, "What if?" What if I followed my bliss and took a chance?… Continue

Added by Mark Glamack "Littluns" on February 15, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Recent Reviews for Where The Rain Is Made

Hope you'll celebrate with me. The following reviews for Where The Rain Is Made just recently arrived.

FIVE STARS

First off let me start off my saying . . . I loved Where the Rain is Made! I predict this book to be a best seller. It is so good that words can’t describe it, but I will try. I enjoyed everyone from Cesca to Meko and everyone else in between. I read the electronic version and at three hundred plus pages,… Continue

Added by Kathryn Bryan on February 15, 2009 at 6:08pm — No Comments

THE READING CIRCLE w/Marc Medley has been featured in the EDC Creations' Black Pearls eMagazine.

THE READING CIRCLE w/Marc Medley has been featured in the EDC Creations' Black Pearls eMagazine. The feature was posted on their blog first and will be linked to the actual magazine, in the next edition.

http://www.edcmagazine.blogspot.com

http://www.profilesinblack.blogspot.com

Added by Marc A. Medley on February 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Across the Pond – Feb 15th Virtual Book Tour End of Week 2

Across the Pond – Feb 15th Virtual Book Tour End of Week 2

Across the Pond – Storyheart: A young adult romance novel for all ages.

Another week has gone by with a lot of stops, visits and issue both in my life and with the book and my virtual book tour. So much write about and share with my readers. So please spread the word, I’d love to have more followers.

Wednesday:

A guest post at the Book Marketing… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 15, 2009 at 11:58am — No Comments

My Transition of Victory...copyright 2009 by Dr. Joseph B. Howard, Sr.

My Transition of Victory…

The time is far spent…and my strength ebbs. My cunning and wit wanes occasionally and my endurance experiences periods of cessation.

Over half a century and where have all the seasons gone? My sunset is soon forthcoming and should be anticipated with responsible maturation and acceptance. Sadness is an obvious by-product of this must happen fact of life. Let my words be my epitaph and be a resounding and resilient light house of hope and… Continue

Added by Dr. Joseph B. Howard on February 15, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

THEY PLOTTED REVENGE AGAINST AMERTICA

THEY PLOTTED REVENGE AGAINST AMERICA By

ABE F. MARCH

In the latest release form ALL THINGS THAT MATTER PRESS, an American attack on Baghdad leaves heartbroken and angry survivors. Two families, one Muslim and one Christian, are wiped out; their young adult progeny are determined to avenge the loss of their loved ones. David Levy, an Israeli Secret Service Agent with a grudge of his own, knows just how to tap into the vulnerabilities that… Continue

Added by Philip Harris on February 15, 2009 at 8:20am — No Comments

Review of Becoming Dead Right By Frances Shani Parker

Review: Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes by Frances Shani Parker

Publisher: Loving Healing Press…

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Added by Frances Shani Parker on February 15, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Word of "Mouse"!

The number one reason readers buy a new book is because they are familiar with the author’s work, have enjoyed them before and can reasonably expect that their hard earned money will not be wasted.

This is fine if you are an established NY Times Bestselling author with a huge following. If you’re a relative newcomer like me (… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 15, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

Short Video Trailer from Thunderball Films - A Study in Red

For those who haven't seen it yet, Thunderball Films have made a short trailer to advertise the movie project for 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'. The video is available to view on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=aOFu11oaRXc

Hope you enjoy it.

www.freewebs.com/astudyinred/…

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Added by Brian L Porter on February 15, 2009 at 5:40am — No Comments

Brand New Book - A Woman's Guide to a Healthier Heart

Women work, clean, cook, take care of children, spouses, parents, pets - but sometimes forget to take care of themselves. Their knowledge about health often comes from a two minute news report or short article. But every week there is some new research report telling us what we need to do. What we have done is compile a concise, easy reference book for women who are too busy to spend hours searching for this valuable information. We want to help you… Continue

Added by Carolyn Strimike on February 14, 2009 at 7:15pm — No Comments

Reach Readers in Nevada and California without Being There!

Get Exposure for Your Book Without Being There!

Let your book be seen in a catalog distributed to readers at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo, April 9-12, 2009. The opportunity includes display of your book for four days to an estimated 84,000 fair-goers. If you have more than 1 book, that’s OK! The cost of advertising is one, low, flat fee!

What you get:

~Your book(s) on display for 4 days at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo, April 9-12,… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on February 14, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

New Book: Kingdom Wealth: The Power to Get It

Kingdom Wealth: The Power to Get It

This book is a “how-to” manual in procuring wealth, strictly on biblical tenets—an exposé on Deuteronomy 8:18 and related biblical passages. God’s people are instructed to remember (Heb. zakar meaning to “treat most worthy”]) Him, since He is the One to give them the power (Heb. koch) to get wealth. The word koch is the foundation of this revolutionary concept. It is fascinating, carrying eight nuances (according to the Brown, Driver and Briggs… Continue

Added by Joseph Vernon Duncan on February 14, 2009 at 9:56am — 3 Comments

Inspiring Kids To Write...

I was at a book signing a few weeks ago and a woman told me about her daughter who likes to write.

"Is she here with you?" I asked.

"Yes. She's looking around."

"Please tell her to come by and say hello. What's her name?"

"Amanda."

A few minutes later, a tentative pre-teen was hovering nearby. "You're Amanda, aren't you." I smiled so as not to freak the poor kid out. She nodded shyly. "I understand that you like to write." She nodded again.… Continue

Added by Rita Schiano on February 14, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

From: Dr. Joseph B. Howard, Sr. [mailto:events@phoenixofgracewritersforum.ning.com]

Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:12 PM

To: Howard, Joseph

Subject: Come join me at Battered Clergy - The Movie.... on Black Writers Space

Phoenix of Grace Writers Forum

"Global Networking for Inspirational Writers & Authors"

Dr. Joseph B. Howard, Sr. has invited you to the… Continue

Added by Dr. Joseph B. Howard on February 14, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

He's Just Not That Into...Valentine's

I just did a funny He Said/She Said with novelist Dave Diotalevi on the subject of Valentine's Day! Stop by and leave your thoughts! Will you take his side or mine?

http://scobberlotch.blogspot.com/2009/02/he-saidshe-said-is-valentines-too.html

Best,

kh

Added by Karen Harrington on February 14, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Addicted to Romance

Happy Valentines Day!

My DH and I have full day of festivities planned. Last night, we beat the rush and went out for a nice dinner. This morning, we're going to see PAUL BLAHRT, MALL COP (because that's what my DH wants to do) and then we're off to the Designer Shoe Warehouse (because that's what I want to… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 14, 2009 at 5:43am — No Comments

Helium.com Month-long Challenge

If you're curious about whether or not you can make a real income on Helium.com, I am doing a month-long challenge where I am working Helium.com full-time, mostly, to see how it shapes up for one-month's worth of income. Follow along with the ups and downs of this challenge on my Freelancing & Fiction Blog.

Also, check out my Helium pages:

Helium.com Profile…

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Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on February 13, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments